Gaspar Bocanegra

Gaspar Bocanegra was a general of Mexico. He commanded the Mexican 2nd Army during the French War of Yucatan.

Biography
Gaspar Bocanegra was born in Villahermosa, Mexico to a mestizo family. He was put in command of the 27,000-strong Mexican 2nd Army in 1862 during the French War of Yucatan, and he led the army at the First Battle of Campeche on 30 March 1862. Bocanegra's defeat obliterated his army, and he was forced to retreat.